preserves

verb

present tense third-person singular of preserve
as in conserves
to keep in good condition vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy

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Recent Examples of preserves The Robotrax system’s central steel cable absorbs the primary tensile loads and preserves conductor integrity, dramatically extending cable service life. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026 More than 75 events will take place at parks and preserves throughout Northwest Indiana. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 This preserves their integrity while maintaining their fresh flavor and aroma. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026 The developers told the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) on Thursday that the plan preserves 47 affordable housing units in the six-story building now known as The Grand on Beacon Hill. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026 Charles Bradshaw, community plans and liaison officer at Naval Base Coronado, said the bridge preserves vital defense access as part of the strategic highway network. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026 Read labels carefully and look for the unrefined version that preserves as many nutrients as possible. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026 The foundation preserves her legacy, as well as that of her mother Alice Trumbull Mason, a renowned artist and pioneer in the realm of American abstraction. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026 The National Archives and Records Administration, or NARA, is the federal agency that preserves and provides public access to the nation’s historical and governmental records. — Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
  1. conserves
  2. maintains
  3. saves
Verb
  • In Boise, a growing number of people have turned to xeriscaping in recent years, which is a type of landscaping that conserves water by using native or drought-tolerant plants, according to previous Statesman reporting.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This approach reduces development time, conserves resources, and quickly delivers new capabilities to the battlefield.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of conserves
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  • The commission, in court documents, maintains ABC’s lawsuit was premature because regulators simply were in the process of reviewing whether ABC has served the public interest in operating its eight television stations.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Central Carolina fair maintains an active Facebook page and regularly posts updates, including promotions and videos of adorable petting zoo animals.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of maintains
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  • That’s the difference between a bill that saves Hollywood and one that saves American filmmaking.
    — Sam Roseme, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Kevin Kelly pitched a perfect eighth and Tyler Wells finished for his sixth save after major league saves leader Bryan Baker exited with what the right-hander believed was dehydration after issuing two walks to start the ninth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of saves

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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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